Sesame Pork Tenderloins
Elevate your dinner table with these mouthwatering Sesame Pork Tenderloins! This recipe combines the succulence of perfectly cooked pork with the bold flavors of an Asian-inspired marinade featuring soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. The tenderloins are seared to golden perfection, coated in sesame seeds for a delightful crunch, and oven-baked to juicy tenderness. With a cook time of just 25 minutes and a garnishing of fresh scallions, this dish is both elegant and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, serve these tender medallions with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (about 1 pound each) Pork tenderloins
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 pieces Scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by trimming any excess fat or silver skin from the pork tenderloins. Pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Whisk until well blended.
Place the tenderloins in a sealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor. Turn the tenderloins halfway through to ensure even marination.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Remove the pork from the marinade and set the marinade aside. Pat the pork dry with paper towels, and sprinkle with salt and pepper evenly on all sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
Brush the reserved marinade lightly over the tenderloins and sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on all sides, pressing gently to adhere.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork rest for 5 minutes to retain its juices.
Slice the pork tenderloins into medallions and garnish with thinly sliced scallions.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes such as steamed vegetables, rice, or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.1 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 662 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 4040 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 248.3 g | 497% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 4340 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
